Description
Delightful Mushroom Shawarma Pitas filled with tender, spiced mushrooms and fresh vegetables, served with a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- Fresh mushrooms (cremini, portobello, or shiitake)
- Pita bread or tortillas
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Spices: cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and salt
- Fresh vegetables: cucumber, tomato, onions
- Sauce: yogurt or tahini sauce
- Lemon juice and fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prep the mushrooms by cleaning and slicing them into thick pieces.
- Marinate by whisking together olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil until tender and caramelized (7-10 minutes).
- Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or oven.
- Assemble by spreading sauce on the pita, adding sautéed mushrooms and fresh vegetables, and a bit of lemon juice.
- Fold the pitas and serve with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the mushrooms instead of sautéing. Fresh ingredients will enhance the dish significantly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mushroom Shawarma, Pitas, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Easy Recipe